Glue Remover

[Little Dorrit]

I am looking for some advice on removing glue from a dimpled non slip grp deck. Unfortunately the previous owner stuck Treadmaster onto the non slip surface which when removed leaves the glue residue. It's particularly difficult to remove due to the glue sitting in the dimpled surface. Is there a good glue remover I can use or any other suggestions before I take the drastic step of sanding the surface flat and painting with Kiwigrip or similar?

 

[prof pat pending]

Without knowing what the glue is, I’d suggest acetone, it’s particularly good at breaking down Epoxy.
A little at a time though.

 

[Little Dorrit]

Without knowing what the glue is, I’d suggest acetone, it’s particularly good at breaking down Epoxy.
A little at a time though.

I don't think it's the epoxy I need to break down just the glue that's on the Treadmaster.

 

[Gwylan]

There's a 3M product that does that. Funny citrus material, expensive but very good and effective.

 

[prof pat pending]

I don't think it's the epoxy I need to break down just the glue that's on the Treadmaster.

Epoxy is a glue, (for example Araldite can be) that’s why I mentioned it

 

[Little Dorrit]

Epoxy is a glue, (for example Araldite can be) that’s why I mentioned it

Oh sorry, yes could be epoxy glue although it looks like a contact adhesive. I think Treadmaster recommend both.

 

[prof pat pending]

Oh sorry, yes could be epoxy glue although it looks like a contact adhesive. I think Treadmaster recommend both.

In that case, I’d still go with Acetone
If there happened to be a small bottle of nail varnish remover laying around the house, you could do a small test prior to purchase

 

[Spirit (of Glenans)]

It's probably Treadmaster's proprietary adhesive, which is a contact type.
It might be worthwhile having a look at their website, or phoning them, for info on the solvent used in its manufacture.

 

[PCUK]

I presume you have tried petrol. That works on most contact adhesives. Just don't smoke while working on it!!!

 

[Poignard]

I have had success removing adhesive residue with CT1 Multisolve.

 

[Muddy32]

Or put the grill on to make toast. [Archers thread]

I presume you have tried petrol. That works on most contact adhesives. Just don't smoke while working on it!!!

 

[Daydream believer]

Essex Fixings & Abrasives. supply a solvent thinners, which I used in my joinery works to thin the primer coat of contact adhesive & also to remove excess adhesive. Of course, the excess was new. The thinners may not work on old glue, unless left to soak for an hour or so.
Perhaps a phone call to ask for a small quantity to experiment with. Then a 5 litre can would not be too expensive. Be extremely careful of the fumes..

 

[Quandary]

I have used a product called DETAK developed for removing chewing gum ( the most resistant material known to man) but certainly effective in dissolving most sealants. Not so sure about glue but perhaps worth a try?

 

[CliveF]

Acetone will attack your gel coat so I would NOT use that. Petrol or the citrus based cleaners are the way to go.
A good stiff nail brush helps as well.

Regards Clive

 

[prof pat pending]

If you were somehow able to leave any volume of it on the gel coat surface it for a considerable time, it might, but that’s really difficult to do as it evaporates off so quickly.